Inclusion of Kambala in Mysuru Dasara Says the traditional event connected to Coastal Karnataka region cannot be viewed merely in entertainment or commercial point of view Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who is also the Titular Head of erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, has urged to State Government to reconsider its plan to include Kambala in this year’s Dasara celebrations. Sharing a post on ‘X’ platform, Yaduveer said, “The ongoing discussions about…
Mysuru: Opposition to the State Government’s proposal to hold Kambala, the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka, during this year’s Mysuru Dasara celebrations, is gathering momentum, with several civic groups, environmental activists and farmers’ organisations raising concerns over the move. Critics contend that Dasara, recognised as Karnataka’s Nada Habba (State Festival), is deeply rooted in Mysuru’s history, heritage and cultural identity. They argue that introducing…
CSRTI hosts EntoNext 2026, national meet on sustainable sericulture technologies Mysuru: Karnataka is working towards making India a global leader in silk production through sustainable sericulture, value addition, entrepreneurship and climate-resilient technologies, C.T. Shilpa Nag, Commissioner for Sericulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, said yesterday. Addressing the inaugural session of EntoNext 2026, a National Conference on ‘Eco-Smart Entomology,’ organised by the Central Sericultural Research…
Mysuru: The Zonal Anthropological Museum of Anthropological Survey of India (ASI), Southern Regional Centre, Mysuru, opened its monthly ‘Object Speaks’ exhibition featuring ‘Mura Kodai,’ the traditional raincoat of the Mullu Kurumba tribe of Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu. The exhibition was inaugurated yesterday by Prof. M.R. Gangadhara, Vice-Chancellor of Chamarajanagar University. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Gangadhara described the ‘Object Speaks’ initiative as an innovative way of presenting India’s…
Mysuru: Trainees at Daksha Skill Development Centre, an initiative of Mysore District Parents’ Association for Empowering Developmentally Disabled (MDPAEDD), celebrated its first anniversary on June 20. On the occasion, parents shared positive changes they had observed in their wards over the past year. Komala Mahesh thanked Veena for guiding her son, Vivek, to clear SSLC exam, describing it as a proud milestone. She mentioned that…
Rs. 300 darshan ticket scrapped; VIP access restricted from 5.30 am to 9.30 am; No private vehicles or any recommendation letters; Vehicle parking at Shashiranjan Grounds; Free bus service for Hill-goers Mysuru: With the annual Ashada festivities at Chamundi Hill set to begin on July 17, the Mysuru District Administration has banned private vehicles from the Hill on Ashada Fridays and Vardhanti day, while making it…
Mysuru, June 30 (PM&BS)- Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) makes a rule, remains nonchalant allowing the violators to have a free run and finally calls for action with a renewed vigour. All these was evident, when high rise cut-outs and other types of publicity materials sprung up on the either side of D. Devaraj (D.D.) Urs Road, the prominent commercial hub of the city recently. …
Mysuru: State BJP Spokesperson M.G. Mahesh of Mysuru has been expelled from the party for 6 years on charges of violating party discipline. Party’s Disciplinary Committee President Lingaraj Patil, in the expulsion order, said that M.G. Mahesh had verbally abused using foul language against some top National and State BJP leaders at the party’s Webex internal meeting held on June 19. This…
Mandya: Disgruntled BJP leader and former Minister Kumar Bangarappa said that “BJP has failed to function effectively as a prominent Opposition Party in the State due to adjustment politics.” Speaking to media persons here yesterday, Kumar Bangarappa, who has identified himself with a faction of leaders, vociferously opposing State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra, without taking the name of Vijayendra said that the…
Bidar: A day after Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav dropped a bombshell alleging the link between Karnataka and series of donation box thefts reported at Ayodhya Sri Ram Mandir, a former Gram Panchayat President in Bidar has lodged a complaint with Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh Government. Deepak, former President of Chondori Gram Panchayat, Aurad taluk of Bidar, in a complaint addressed to SIT…
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